Andre Lucas, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Andre Lucas

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 02-Oct-1930

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Date of Death: 23-Jul-1970

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Andre Lucas

  • Andre Cavaro Lucas (October 2, 1930 – July 23, 1970) was killed in action while serving as the commanding officer, 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army, at Fire Support Base Ripcord in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam. He was born in Washington D.C., and originally enlisted in the 26th Infantry Regiment in 1948.
  • He graduated from the United States Military Academy, class of 1954, and received the Medal of Honor posthumously for extraordinary heroism during the last 23 days of his life.

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